About Wessex Mill
Wessex Mill is a family flour mill based in Wantage, Oxfordshire, with a milling heritage that spans over 100 years and five generations. Located in the heart of the beautiful North Wessex Downs, this artisan flour brand has earned recognition including Great Taste Awards for their Six Seed Bread Flour (3 Stars) and Strong White Bread Flour (2 Stars), validating their commitment to traditional milling excellence. The Munsey family have been milling in Oxfordshire since 1895, when Emily's great-great-grandfather William Henry relocated from Cambridge following a devastating foot and mouth outbreak. Today the mill is run by fourth-generation miller Paul, with his daughter Emily studying to continue the family tradition. The brand is now owned by Michael and Clare Marriage, themselves from a long line of millers and pioneers in the farming and milling industry. What sets Wessex Mill apart is their commitment to local sourcing and traditional methods. They use premium grain sourced from farms within 50 miles of their mill for all core bread and culinary flours. Their traditional roller milling process - as opposed to modern debranning methods - and slow milling speed prevents the flour from overheating, protecting the protein from damage and preserving the grain's natural qualities. This careful approach produces flour that home bakers and professional chefs alike prize for its performance. The product range includes bread flour, wholemeal, spelt, pasta and pizza flour, French bread flour, and specialty blends like the award-winning Six Seed Bread Flour. Available at specialist food shops, farm shops like Stansted Park, and their own online shop, Wessex Mill represents authentic British flour milling at its finest. Tours of the historic mill are available Monday to Friday for those wanting to experience this living piece of Oxfordshire heritage.